This suit was inspired by a 1951 Balenciaga design.
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View A
The side fronts are stitched to the center fronts, and the side backs are stitched to center back.
Shoulder seams and collar
Jacket lining
Stiff tulle gives the sleeve ruffles body.
Fold sleeve ruffle in half.
Ease stitch the tops of the sleeves and gather stitch the sleeve ruffles.
Sleeves and ruffles stitched to the jacket.
Jacket lining stitched to the jacket.
Peplum
Use pinking sheers to remove the fullness in the seam allowance (optional)
Press peplum seams open.
Press side seams open.
Hand stitch the sleeve lining to the sleeve ruffle.
I can't even say what these look like.
Hand stitch the ends of the sleeve ruffle together.
Hand stitch the lining to the suit.
Skirt
Darts and side seams
Cut off bottom of skirt lining.
Under stitch the lining.
View B
Jacket
Cut 1/4" off the bottom of the sleeve lining.
Stitch lining to the jacket
Peplum
Beret
Mark the beret opening
Hem the beret opening and stitch the hat pieces together.
Use pinking sheers to reduce the bulk in the seam allowance.
